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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.15, 8,247.23 and 1,338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.15, 8,247.23 and 1,338.16 is: 2,007.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.15 : 8,247.23 = 1,338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.15/8,247.23 = 1,338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.15x = 8,247.23 × 1,338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.15x = 11,036,106.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,036,106.47/5,498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.24

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